Parts kit
$109Every part in one box. You put it together with the step-by-step guide.
Ranch Sentinel parts list
Base Station Kit
Every ranch needs one
Connects the ranch mesh to the computer running Ranch Sentinel.
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Base Station Kit
- USB-capable Meshtastic radio in the US915 band, such as Heltec V3 or V4Heltec V4 ↗
- 915 MHz antenna matched to the radio connectorMatch to your build
- Case matched to the exact board revisionMatch to your build
- USB data cable matched to the boardMatch to your build
Check the board revision before ordering a case. The manufacturer board price does not include the case and cable.
How it connects
- 1 915 MHz antenna
- 2 USB-capable radio
- 3 USB-C data cable
- 4 Windows computer
Connection overview. Confirm model-specific wiring and power before assembly.
Field guide · Build notes
Set up this kit
Before you start · USB-capable computer, USB data cable and the correct board antenna.
- Prepare the radio
Attach its antenna before powering it. If it needs firmware, use the Meshtastic flasher with a USB data cable and select the exact model and revision. - Create your ranch channel
Start with Client role. Set the US region for US915 hardware. Create a named channel with a fresh key and share it only with radios on your ranch. - Place and connect the base
Try a high window clear of metal and keep the antenna upright. Connect the radio to the computer with a USB data cable. - Verify a nearby field node
Check for a fresh message from a nearby radio on your channel. If the computer cannot see the base, try a known data cable and another port.
These are example layouts. Confirm the pinout, power and fit for your exact parts. Field validation is pending.